Basques promise intriguing cup battle

Another week in Spain, another Barca-Madrid showdown, another post-match spat.

This one was better than usual (the match, not the spat) but for those bored with the endless hype of the Clasico, there is a game tonight that provides a welcome contrast.

In a little stadium light years away from the glamour of the Bernabeu and Camp Nou, two very different sides will play the first leg of the semi-final of the Copa del Rey, the Spanish Cup. It’s a classic David v Goliath encounter, with the visitors Athletic Bilbao playing the Goliath role.